Learn German for Your Visa and Life in Germany

Q: What German level do I need to study in Germany?

Most German taught degree programmes ask for B2. Some ask for C1. If your programme is taught in English you may not need German for admission, though you will still need it for daily life and for most part time work.

Who it is for and what is inside

Aimed at applicants preparing for a German student or relocation visa, and at new arrivals in their first months.

Coaches you talk to, not lessons you read

You have a conversation with an AI German coach. You write, the coach replies in German, corrects you, and keeps going. There are several coaches and you can switch between them at any time.

Starts at A1 and moves up level by level

Begin with no German. Each level opens when you are ready for it rather than on a fixed schedule.

Real Germany situations

Practise the conversations you will actually have, such as registering at the Bürgeramt, opening a bank account, or speaking to a landlord.

Your coach remembers you

Corrections and progress carry across sessions, so you are not starting from nothing each time you come back.

Nine phrases worth knowing before you land

Free, no account needed. Read them aloud. Getting the sound into your mouth matters more than memorising the grammar.

At the embassy or consulate

Guten Morgen, ich habe einen Termin um neun Uhr.

Good morning, I have an appointment at nine o'clock.

Hier sind meine Unterlagen, die Originale und zwei Kopien.

Here are my documents, the originals and two copies.

Entschuldigung, können Sie das bitte wiederholen?

Excuse me, could you repeat that please?

At the Ausländerbehörde

Ich möchte meine Aufenthaltserlaubnis verlängern.

I would like to extend my residence permit.

Welche Unterlagen brauche ich dafür?

Which documents do I need for that?

Ich spreche noch nicht gut Deutsch. Sprechen Sie Englisch?

I do not speak German well yet. Do you speak English?

Your first week

Ich möchte mich anmelden. Das ist mein Mietvertrag.

I would like to register my address. This is my rental contract.

Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen. Ich bin Student.

I would like to open an account. I am a student.

Können Sie das bitte langsamer sagen?

Could you say that more slowly please?

Practise with a coach

Pick a coach, start a conversation in German, and get corrected as you go. Free account, and you can begin at A1 with no German at all.

Open the Language House Free account. No card required.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need German for a German student visa?

It depends on your course. Programmes taught in German usually require proof of B2. English taught programmes require an English test instead. Language proof appears on the German Mission in Nigeria student visa checklist, so check what your specific course demands.

What German level do I need to study in Germany?

Most German taught degree programmes ask for B2, and some ask for C1. If your programme is taught in English you may not need German for admission, though you will still need it for daily life and for most part time work.

What level does the Language House start at?

It starts at A1, so you can begin with no German at all. Levels open as you progress rather than on a fixed timetable.

Is the Language House free?

You need a free GrandRoyal Visa account to use it. The sample phrases on this page are free and need no signup.

GrandRoyal Visa is a preparation tool, not legal advice, and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Language requirements vary by university and course, so always confirm with your institution and the German Mission in Nigeria.